This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and connect cabling for direct access to telecommunications service.

It includes working safely,preparing cabling routes, laying and connecting cabling for direct access to telecommunication services, terminating cabling, inspecting and testing, and completing cabling documentation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to lay and connect cabling for direct access to telecommunication services

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risks are identified and risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work

1.3

Remote power feeding is identified and risk control measures prepared

1.4

Scope of work is determined from documentation and/or discussions with relevant person/s

1.5

Cable routes are planned within the constraints of the building structure, significants and regulations

1.6

Earthing requirements are determined with existing earthing arrangements and cable system earth upper and lower resistance limitations

1.7

Advice is sought from relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others

1.8

Sources of materials required for work are checked in accordance with routines and workplace procedures

1.9

Tools, equipment and testing devices required to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Lay and connect cabling for direct access to telecommunication services

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Installed support structure is checked to ensure cable is protected against damage during installation and general operation

2.3

Sufficient excess is allowed at cable ends to facilitate termination

2.4

Telecommunication outlet ends of cable are uniquely labelled to match identifier at originating location in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.5

Cable is placed and secured to maintain safety and interference segregation in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.6

Cable ties are tightened without damage to cable sheath or transmission impairment and trimmed flush in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Cables are installed as catenaries or supported by catenaries in internal and external environment to meet above ground clearances and clearances from hazardous electrical services in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.8

Cables are installed underground to meet depth of cover and segregation from hazardous electrical and relevant services in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.9

Over-voltage protection devices are fitted to all cable pairs, as required, to suppress voltage surges with devices protectively earthed in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.10

Telecommunications reference conductor (TRC)/communications earth system (CES)/earth wire insulation is protected and segregated against damage in accordance with relevant industry standards

2.11

Workplace procedures for referring unplanned events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed

2.12

Cabling is installed without waste of materials, energy, services, damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment

2.13

Quality checks are carried out to ensure cabling is in accordance with relevant industry standards

3

Terminate, inspect and test cables and earth wires

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

3.2

Cable sheath is removed to allow for correct termination length without damage to underlying conductors and relevant insulation

3.3

Network termination device is installed and cable pairs sequentially fanned for termination in accordance with manufacturer specifications

3.4

Conductors are terminated with colour code sequence using relevant termination tools in accordance with manufacturer specifications

3.5

Cable shield is earthed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and relevant industry standards

3.6

Visual inspection is conducted to confirm termination colour code sequence prior to end-to-end testing of wire and pair termination integrity

3.7

Cable pairs are inspected, tested and labelled to provide accurate identification in accordance with relevant industry standards

3.8

TRC/CES/earth wires are terminated with connectors in accordance with relevant industry standards and manufacturer specifications

3.9

TRC/CES/earth wire continuity is maintained throughout and interface requirements and electrical systems are observed

3.10

TRC/CES/earthing installation is inspected and tested for continuity, insulation resistance and conductive resistance in accordance with industry standards

3.11

Compatibility of alterations with existing systems and new work is confirmed and tested in isolation and integrated with existing systems

3.12

Workplace procedures for referring unplanned events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed

3.13

Cabling is terminated without waste of materials, energy and/or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment and/or services

3.14

Quality checks are carried out and defects rectified to ensure cabling is in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

4

Complete cabling work records and reporting

4.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

4.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Cabling completion advice is documented and reported in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

terminating at both network termination device and at least two different outlet types and locations

placing of cables on support structures and building faces for both internal and external locations

securing cables correctly for above locations

avoiding cable damage such as crushing, burning, kinking, sheath twist, cutting and nicking, and bending radius

reading and interpreting drawings related to outlet and service entry location

conducting and interpreting cable test results

correctly interpreting and applying standards and regulations

completing the required documentation

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using risk control methods

completing cabling work records and reporting

inspecting and testing cables and earth wires

installing support structure against damage during installation and general operation

installing cable without waste of materials, energy, services, damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment

labelling telecommunication outlet ends of cable

laying and connecting cabling for direct access to telecommunication services

obtaining and checking tools, equipment and testing devices

preparing cabling for direct access to telecommunication services

terminating cables and earth wires

terminating telecommunications reference conductor (TRC)/communications earth system (CES)/earth wires.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

telecommunications restricted cabling provider rules (CPR) regulations and installations, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:

telecommunication industry overview encompassing:

telecommunication industry

overview of telecommunications network

overview of Telecommunications Act 1997

role of Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) and ACIF

telecommunications terminology

telecommunication technical standards encompassing:

ACMA Technical Standards TS008 and TS009

SAA Communications Cabling Manual (restricted) (starter kit) as approved by relevant bodies – Standards Australia/ACIF

international standards – ISO, IEC and ITU

Building Code of Australia (BCA)

AS/NZS 3000

National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)

CPR encompassing:

ACMA

telecommunications CPR

CPR registration

old telecommunication licensing structures

inspection of work

documentation – TCA1 form

cable type and identification encompassing:

cable types – unshielded twisted pair, shielded twisted pair, indoor, underground and aerial

cable construction

cable identification – codes (colour, banded, numbered and lettered)

cable installation encompassing:

cable damage

cable packaging

cable dispensing devices

cable insertion and hauling

lead-in conduit requirements (including wall box installation)

wiring diagrams

segregation of cables

aerial cable fittings and additional safety aspects required

termination of telecommunication cables encompassing:

sheath stripping – methods and precautions

pair identification

end-to-end testing

filled cable termination

termination systems – telephone outlets and sockets, and network terminating devices (NTD)

connector jointing e.g. external to internal cable where required

telecommunication earthing and protection encompassing:

customer lightning protection (CLP)

CLP earthing

carrier’s policy requirement covering materials (including surge suppression devices) and

practices (including earth bonding arrangements)

basic telephony encompassing:

basic telephone service

telephone

exchange number

connection equipment/lead-in cable

dialling signals – pulse dialling, tone dialling and ring equivalence number (REN)

problem-solving techniques

relevant earthing requirements

relevant industry standards

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instruction

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant tools, equipment and testing devices

relevant TRC/CES/earth wires

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace quality, policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to laying and connecting cabling for direct access to telecommunication services

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Cabling installations must include at least the following:

single telephone line (two-pair) and directly connected to telephone sockets

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